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Ross Barnett’s shallow bass

When shad move to shallow water, so do the bass. In November, the shad will swim into Ross Barnett’s shallow waters for these two reasons. […]

Kid shoots his first duck on film!

Hampton Rutland filmed this hunt for his web video series Louisiana Wetlands. Hampton had a plan to help his son Henry get his first duck. […]

Garmin’s Xero sight expensive but worth it

Its unique range-finding feature makes the Garmin Xero A1i sight a top-drawer sight for any hunter's bow. Here's the reason why. […]

Youth season opens Nov. 9

Mississippi deer hunters of all ages will soon have more opportunities opening, but it’s the youngsters who get the first shot, at least with a gun. […]

Turkey and small game, too

Mississippi’s fall turkey season ends on Nov. 15 in the three fall turkey zones. So there’s still an opportunity to get a turkey for the Thanksgiving table. […]

Make your home in a big buck’s home range this season

If hunters want to be successful this season, they need to find a whitetail buck’s home range and core area. Here are some helpful tips. […]

A ‘mack daddy’ of a prayer is answered

Chip Henderson arrowed the huge Hinds County buck, which carried a rack with a gross Boone & Crockett Club score of 153 inches, on Oct. 7. […]
Remember changes to deer bag limits
A longer wait for ducks
Turkey and small game, too

Fishing after cold fronts with Greg Hackney

When cold fronts first start coming through in the fall, pro angler Greg Hackney knows this is a great time to fish for bass. […]

Four overlooked spots for fall crappie

Crappie fishing during the fall is a lot like spring fishing, minus the crowds. Here are 4 overlooked places to find slabs when the leaves are turning. […]

Ross Barnett’s shallow bass

When shad move to shallow water, so do the bass. In November, the shad will swim into Ross Barnett’s shallow waters for these two reasons. […]

The Petit Minnow

Crappie Psychic’s Petit Minnows are 2 ½-inch, soft-plastic minnow-style baits that are perfect for crappie and speckled trout. […]

Mississippi catfishermen: Shall we gather at the river?

River-fishing presents an almost daily challenge for anglers. Understanding changes in patterns and how catfish relate to them is key to catching them. […]

Black carp can wipe out mollusks

The black carp’s consumption of snails and mussels — the most imperiled group of animals in the world — poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems. […]

Freshwater Fishing

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